Angela Valente Marinelli

angela.vm@live.com
Objective

8616 Provance Place Odenton, MD 21113 (201) 724-5577

My ultimate goal as a graphic artist is to aesthetically enhance the world around me while maintaining effective visual communication. Through the application of art and design, I utilize creative talent and knowledge of the process to produce work that will benefit and please others. York College of Pennsylvania (YCP), 2004 York, PA Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design Cumulative GPA: 3.61 Magna Cum Laude Minors: Advertising, Photography, Fine Art, Art History Graphics Specialist, American Institute of Ultrasound and Medicine (AIUM) Create membership, accreditation, and professional development marketing materials for the AIUM, while upholding the integrity of the organization by maintaining and/or improving its image through effective visual communication Annually produce all marketing materials for the AIUMs Annual Convention, including but not limited to: Develop identity and sustain branding across all convention-related promotional components Design and purchase print materials including the Exhibitor Prospectus, Preliminary Program and Final Program, corresponding direct mail marketing, and related print- and web-based advertising Annually attend the AIUMs Annual Convention as acting event photographer and supporting staff Develop and preserve the quality and appearance of Sound Waves e-newsletter Contribute in progressively maintaining the design, accessibility, and relevance of the AIUMs websites Accept, prioritize, and execute a wide variety of tasks in a high-demand, deadline-driven environment Graphic Designer, Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) Designed an array of logos and publications promoting recreational programs designed to enhance the well-being of those who are developmentally disabled Photographed various events for publication and presentation purposes Director, Spring-into-the-Park recreational day camp program for residents of assisted living facilities Assistant Director, Swim-n-Gym recreational program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities Graphic Designer, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Designed and purchased programs for ITEs 2005 Annual Meeting and Technical Conference Designed all marketing materials under contract with the National Transportation Operations Coalition (NTOC) for the National Traffic Signal Report Card Press Conference Produced various marketing materials for ITEs Professional Development Program and ITE Journal Graphic Designer, Resource Connections of Prince Georges County (RCPGC) Designed logo for newly emerging non-profit organization Composed, designed, and purchased permanent brochure for promotional and informational purposes Constructed mobile educational display for promotional purposes Designed, maintained, and updated company website 6/2006present

Education

Design Experience

5/20046/2006

1/20059/2005

6/200312/2004

Related Skills

Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Distiller) Quark XPress Mac and PC platforms Microsoft Office Suite (Office, PowerPoint, Excel) Excellent written and oral communication skills Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with particular attention to detail Extensive experience working both independently and in collaborative environments Thrives in high-pressure deadline-driven situations Hermes Creative Award recipient (Platinum: 2009 Gold: 2010 & 2012) MarCom Award recipient (Platinum: 2006 Gold: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, & 2012) Photographer/Graphic Designer/Founder, Creative Touch Photography, a division of Creative Genius Design Schedule and execute on-location photo shoots to produce high-quality digital imaging, specializing in professional photo retouching and graphic design services on a freelance basis 1/2005present

Honors and Awards

Related Experience

Publications Committee Chair, Campus Activities Board (CAB), York College of Pennsylvania 12/20014/2004 Collaborated in planning and managing campus events as a contributing member of the Executive Board, 4/20034/2004 Designed advertising and coordinated committee to promote for all campus events Served on the board for the Campus Wide Cultural Programming Committee (CWCPC) Portfolio Online portfolio samples available at www.creativegeniusdesign.net Print portfolio available upon request